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A Pristine Side of Winter

by catnipoflife on January 10, 2013

Awaken inner thoughts of beauty and solitude even in the bleakness of Winter. Put your imagination to work with some new, rather unique, visions of Jack Frost. While it may be br-r-r-r cold outside, there is so much beauty to behold during the season of Winter. Yes, that’s right! Don’t be misled by visions of the drab, dreary, gloomy side of Winter but look around at the amazing sights that can only be encountered in the coldest season of the year.

Relish in the Winter spirit. The cold, crisp air refreshes the lungs with a quiet walk where the only sounds are the crunching of ice crystals underfoot. Listen to the wind-chimes as the North Wind sends a swift brush of cold through the air. Examine every tree, shrub, plant and field as it displays its own uniqueness having been gently touched by nature’s paintbrush of downy white.

You can find solace deep within yourself once you are lost in a daydream that explores the magical mysteries of Winter. Cleansing, refreshing, invigorating! Then, enjoying the warmth of a cozy fireplace after such an exhilarating experience invites a steaming hot cup of white chocolate cocoa spiked with a stick of cinnamon:)

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36 responses to “A Pristine Side of Winter”

That was lovely. I’ve only seen snow once – 42 years ago. Where I live, winters are usually mild and only have the odd day where the temperature might drop to 23F. Summers on the other hand can reach 109F. On those types of days, you wish you could invite Jack over for a visit :-)

norn and raised in Pueblo with many a trips around the state for winter sports…as an observer of others not a participant. thant pretty much ended when Mom brought us to good old flat land Kansas home of wheat, corn and Dorothy.

Thank you as always for the visit! I have never been to Oregon. My dream, along with my husband of course, was for us to travel across country. Not sure we will ever make it now because of his health. There is always hope within those dreams! Off to your site. . .

BTW I have recently set up a new Pinterest board Phenomenal Photography. I will be pinning some (a LOT) of yours:-)

Beautiful video — I love the word “grumblesome.” After living many years in the endless summer of south Florida, I’m enjoying the variety of seasons in the Pacific Northwest — including winter! Thank you for today’s beautiful post celebrating the season.
By the way, I posted about a winter walk on Boomers & Books today!

I had to smile at your mention of “grumblesome.” I wrote the poem and developed the video last year. I was struggling with the right word and it came on the recommendation of my brother-in-law who lives in the DC area. He definitely nailed it from experience. I will check out your site now. . .

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I do love living in the South but I would like a little more distinction in the seasons. Right now it is like spring…the plants will be so confused because in a few weeks they will be attacked again by the bitter cold. They just ‘think’ it is over!

Although it doesn’t snow here, Winter here is biting cold. But it does bring with it, a cool and calming breeze.

Thanks for sharing this inspiration and glad to see that we’re thinking on the same lines about Winter. I just saw Jack frost wiki page, who I thought was someone but it turns out that is the personification of a cold winter.